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Chronic Liver Disease Data - Statistics
In the United States, chronic (disorders lasting a long time) liver disease is a leading cause of death. While the cause is not always known, some cases can be initiated by conditions such as chronic alcoholism, obesity, and exposure to Hepatitis B and C viruses.
Over the past few decades, the death rate for chronic liver disease has decreased, partly due to the availability of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C immunizations for children and adults. However, disparities continue to exist among minority populations.
African Americans
- In 2005, chronic liver disease was the seventh leading cause of death for non-Hispanic Black males, 45 - 54 years old.
- African American men are 80 percent more likely to have chronic liver disease than non-Hispanic White men.
- African American women are 1.4 times more likely to die from chronic liver disease than non-Hispanic White women.
American Indians & Alaska Natives
- In 2005, chronic liver disease was the fifth leading cause of death for all American Indian & Alaska Native men, and the third leading cause of death for men, ages 35 - 44.
- American Indian & Alaska Native men and women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with chronic liver disease, as compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
- American Indian & Alaska Natives receiving treatment in contract health services have a higher mortality rate than those receiving care through the Indian Health Service facilities.
- The overall death rate for American Indian & Alaska Natives is 2.6 times higher than for the White population, in 2005.
- In 2005, chronic liver disease was the second leading cause of death for American Indian & Alaska Native women, ages 35 - 44.
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders
- In 2005, chronic liver disease was the sixth leading cause of death for Asian/Pacific Islander males, 45 - 64 years old.
- Asian Americans have the highest incidence rates of liver cancer for both sexes compared with Hispanic, non-Hispanic Whites, or non-Hispanic Blacks.
- Asian male subgroups have higher mortality rates for liver cancer, specifically 54.3 for Vietnamese, 33.9 for Koreans, 23.3 for Chinese, 16.8 for Filipino, and 9.3 for Japanese.
- Asian Americans are 2.2 times more likely to die from chronic liver disease, as compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders were seven times more likely to be diagnosed with chronic liver disease in 2006.
- The incidence rate for chronic liver disease is three times higher for both Asian American men and women.
Hispanic/Latino Americans
- In 2005, chronic liver disease was the seventh leading cause of death for all Hispanic men, and the third leading cause of death for Hispanic men, ages 55 - 64.
- Both Hispanic men and women have a chronic liver disease rate that is twice that of the White population.
- Hispanic men are 1.8 times more likely to die from chronic liver disease than their White counterparts.
- Hispanic women are 1.9 times more likely to die from chronic liver disease than White women.
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References:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Office of Minority Health
July 2008
www.omhrc.gov
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